Mint Lassi

Lassi is a cooling and refreshing drink to have in the summers. It is a yogurt based drink and very popular in the northern parts of India. Lassis are either sweet or savory.

Savory/Salt Lassi is made by churning yogurt along with salt, roasted ground cumin, ginger juice and mint leaves.

Note:

1) Make sure the yogurt is not sour.(very important)

2) Water can be added to dilute the Lassi.(I have not added water as I wanted it to be thick)

3) Try to use hand mixer/whisk to churn the lassi as it provides a unique taste and frothy texture when compared to a blender.

Ingredients

1) Yogurt / Curd - 1/2 Cup

2) Salt as per taste

3) Ground roasted Cumin - 1/2 Tsp

4) Fresh Mint leaves - handful

5) Ginger juice - 1/4 Tsp

6) Ice cubes

Method:

1) Grind the fresh mint leaves with 2 tsp of yogurt into a smooth paste in a blender.

2) In a bowl, add the mint yogurt paste, remaining yogurt, salt, ground roasted cumin , ginger juice and beat it using a hand mixer.

3) Then add ice cubes and beat it till turns frothy.

4) Pour it in a glass and sprinkle some ground roasted cumin on top and serve.